Cenchrus purpurascens

Swamp Foxtail at Watson, ACT

Cenchrus purpurascens at Watson, ACT - 21 Mar 2024 01:26 PM
Cenchrus purpurascens at Watson, ACT - 21 Mar 2024 01:26 PM
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Identification history

Cenchrus purpurascens 22 Mar 2024 Tapirlord
Cenchrus purpurascens 21 Mar 2024 abread111

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very pretty, planted in a public laneway, so hope it is the native species

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height
  • True In flower

Species information

  • Cenchrus purpurascens Scientific name
  • Swamp Foxtail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 902.93m Recorded at altitude
  • 75 images trained Machine learning
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  • Synonyms

    Pennisetum alopecuroides

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